Research Assistant

Job Description

Vacancy

Not specific

Job Responsibilities

• Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), BRAC University (BRACU) is looking for a Research Assistant for different development projects being implemented by the Centre.
• Developing indicators and preparing both quantitative as well as qualitative data collection tools as per guidelines
• Reviewing project documents, national survey reports, and policy documents
• Transcribing, translating, cleaning, analyzing data, processing/compiling data, writing reports, preparing presentations, etc. and other tasks related to its research activities.
• Provide logistic and administrative support for in-house training workshops and conferences, wherever necessary.
• Participate in internal and external events such as meetings, training and necessary field trips of the project.
• Participate in communication and advocacy events for the dissemination of the project’s research and selected outputs through workshops, seminars, symposiums, and conferences.
• Assist in maintaining contacts with external stakeholders.
• Participate in capacity building and training activities of field enumerators.
• Being flexible to visit respective fields in and outside Dhaka as and when required for conducting any event related to the organization.
• Any other project related/other institutional tasks as assigned by the institute.

Employment Status

Full-time

Educational Requirements

• Post Graduate/Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, or other related fields.

Experience Requirements

• At least 2 year(s)

Additional Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in research with an additional preference for RMG sector-related research work.
• Candidates have to be highly motivated and committed to research work and target-oriented delivery.
• Must have sound knowledge in data management skills and data analysis using SPSS or STATA, preferably KoBo Collect and Open Data Kit (ODK).
• Candidates must be capable of displaying learning ability and an action-oriented approach.
• Good analytical ability, and excellent writing skills in English and Bangla.
• Strong communication skills and high computer literacy are a must.

Job Location

Dhaka

Salary

Negotiable

Job Qualification

• Post Graduate/Master's degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, or other related fields.